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Ingredients
  • 2 Drumsticks (Moringa)
  • 3 tbsps Besan
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander/cumin mix
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice (substitute 1 tbsp plain yogurt)
  • ¾ tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tsps Ginger (crushed)
  • ½ tsp Green chilies (crushed, or to taste)
  • 2 tsps Gor
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric
Instructions
  1. Wash the drumsticks and cut into 2 inch pieces.
  2. Pressure cook in 2 cups of water for 3 whistles.
  3. Let cool before opening.
  4. Gently split and remove large seeds from the drumsticks, keeping the pulp intact.
  5. In a saucepan, heat oil on medium for tempering and add mustard seeds.
  6. When crackled add besan and stir-fry on very low heat.
  7. Stir continuously until it begins to darken.
  8. Slowly and gradually add water, keep stirring using a whisk to prevent and remove any lumps.
  9. Add all the seasonings and stir.
  10. Simmer for a couple of minutes to thicken then add the drumsticks.
  11. Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
  12. If the gravy is too thick, add hot water as needed.
  13. Serve with roti.
Tempering
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsps Oil
  • ½ tsp Mustard seeds
  • ⅛ tsp Asafoetida (hing)